How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in New Jersey?
$46,160a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in New Jersey. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.19
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,720Median: $46,160Highest 10%: $57,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| Median | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 75th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 90th | $57,670 | $27.73 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $46,160 |
| Trenton, NJ | $44,140 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $41,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,840 |
| Vineland, NJ | $39,000 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 2. District of Columbia | $49,080 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $46,670 |
| 4. California | $46,260 |
| 5. New Jersey | $46,160 |
| 6. Maine | $45,510 |
| 7. Minnesota | $45,280 |
| 8. Maryland | $44,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $22.19 ($46,160 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $46,160 against $38,150 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $46,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.